Camshafts - RH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Milan and 2009 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the timing drive components. For additional information, refer to TIMING DRIVE COMPONENTS .
- Verify the camshafts are in the neutral position.
- Remove the bolt and the VCT actuator.
- If necessary, mark the camshaft bearing cap position and orientation as shown in the illustration.
- Loosen the bolts evenly in the sequence shown.
- Remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (5R and 1R).
- Remove the remaining camshaft bearing caps.
- Remove the camshafts from the cylinder head.
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The camshafts must be in the neutral position before removing the bearing caps or damage to the engine may occur.
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Do not allow the camshaft to rotate from the neutral position while removing the Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) actuator or damage to the engine may occur.
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Install a 3/8-in ratchet and extension into the D-slot on the rear of the intake camshaft to hold the camshaft in place for removal of the VCT actuator bolt.
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Cylinder head camshaft bearing caps must be assembled in their original positions. Some engines have factory markings on the camshaft bearing caps (as shown in illustration). Engines that do not have the factory markings must be marked for correct position and orientation prior to removal. Failure to install the camshaft bearing caps in their original positions may result in severe engine damage.
NOTE:
After loosening all of the camshaft bearing cap bolts, remove the camshaft bearing thrust caps (5R and 1R) first or damage to the thrust caps may occur.
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Make sure the camshaft bearing caps are marked as instructed in the previous step.